Glossary for Lessons 1-3

Important terms used in lessons 1-3

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Aaron

Brother of Moses. His family was selected to serve in the specialized office of priest.

Abraham

The one with whom God made a national "covenant of promise"

Accommodate

Term used to explain how an infinite God speaks to us in finite terms. He must adapt His communication so that we can understand it.

Adam

The one with whom God made a universal "covenant of foundations"

C

Covenant

In the Bible, this is an agreement between God and His people, in which God makes certain promises and establishes certain requirements.

D

David

The one with whom God made a national "covenant of kingship"

Developmental

Term used to describe one of the tendencies that people exhibit when comparing the OT to the NT and making epochal adjustments. This tendency looks at both the continuity and the changes between the OT and the NT. The whole OT is relevant, but must be applied in the light of the NT.

E

Eden

Name of the Garden, which means "plain" or "steppe."

F

Flattened

Term used to describe one of the tendencies that people exhibit when comparing the OT to the NT and making epochal adjustments. This tendency focuses on the continuity between the OT and the NT. If the NT does not mention a change, we should follow the OT as closely as possible.

J

Jacob

Isaac’s son who continued the line of descent and became the familial head of the twelve tribes of Israel

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